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Full 2024 roundup. Truly the “Year Of Mantel” (tm)
December 28, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Full 2024 roundup. Truly the “Year Of Mantel” (tm)
The Year Of Mantel (TM) continued. It wasn’t *AS* 10/10 as its prequel, Bring Up The Bodies, but it was a close second. This book is big and slow but when the tension starts to build, it’s not-stop. I cannot recommend the whole series enough. #literature #litfic #fiction
December 28, 2024 at 4:37 AM
The Year Of Mantel (TM) continued. It wasn’t *AS* 10/10 as its prequel, Bring Up The Bodies, but it was a close second. This book is big and slow but when the tension starts to build, it’s not-stop. I cannot recommend the whole series enough. #literature #litfic #fiction
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Actually, Frankincense was the name of the doctor who created it. You're thinking of Frankincense's monster.
December 23, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Actually, Frankincense was the name of the doctor who created it. You're thinking of Frankincense's monster.
This is *possibly* my last finished book this year. In fact, I’ve even said it may be the best book I’ve ever read. Even though you know how it ends, it doesn’t hurt any less when you get there. Ugh. Amazing. #litfic #literature #fiction
December 22, 2024 at 2:28 PM
This is *possibly* my last finished book this year. In fact, I’ve even said it may be the best book I’ve ever read. Even though you know how it ends, it doesn’t hurt any less when you get there. Ugh. Amazing. #litfic #literature #fiction
I read the most recent Julian Barnes book and enjoyed aspects of it. I read that he was inspired by Hilary Mantel to write it. Barnes has long been my favorite author, but he’s got some new competition this year. a minor work, but generally interesting and fun. #litfic #literature #fiction
December 21, 2024 at 7:43 PM
I read the most recent Julian Barnes book and enjoyed aspects of it. I read that he was inspired by Hilary Mantel to write it. Barnes has long been my favorite author, but he’s got some new competition this year. a minor work, but generally interesting and fun. #litfic #literature #fiction
Next up in my Year Of Mantel (TM) was Fludd which is a lot different than Wolf Hall, but fantastic in its own right. Very happy I found it and gave it shot! Highly recommended as a minor work by a master. #litfic #literature #fiction
December 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Next up in my Year Of Mantel (TM) was Fludd which is a lot different than Wolf Hall, but fantastic in its own right. Very happy I found it and gave it shot! Highly recommended as a minor work by a master. #litfic #literature #fiction
This one’s description appealed to me but I found the story to be pretty much uninspired. Beautiful language and writing - I was swayed by the Hilary Mantel quote on the back cover to check it out. Easy read, but wouldn’t really recommend.#litfic #literature #fiction
December 19, 2024 at 10:47 PM
This one’s description appealed to me but I found the story to be pretty much uninspired. Beautiful language and writing - I was swayed by the Hilary Mantel quote on the back cover to check it out. Easy read, but wouldn’t really recommend.#litfic #literature #fiction
In the spirit of acquainting myself with classics, I like to go back and read the icons sometimes. I did not enjoy this. Perhaps it was more enjoyable or interesting in its time, but I found it boring. Not for me I guess. #litfic #literature #fiction
December 18, 2024 at 11:18 PM
In the spirit of acquainting myself with classics, I like to go back and read the icons sometimes. I did not enjoy this. Perhaps it was more enjoyable or interesting in its time, but I found it boring. Not for me I guess. #litfic #literature #fiction
I had heard many things about Ali Smith’s How To Be Both and was excited to dig in. This unfortunately ended up being the disappointment of the year for me. It’s split in two parts- one part was mostly compelling and the other was bordering on unreadable for me. Bummer! #literature #litfic #fiction
December 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
I had heard many things about Ali Smith’s How To Be Both and was excited to dig in. This unfortunately ended up being the disappointment of the year for me. It’s split in two parts- one part was mostly compelling and the other was bordering on unreadable for me. Bummer! #literature #litfic #fiction
This was my short pallet-cleanser after Wolf Hall. Try as I might, I just do not love Vonnegut’s writing. Bums me out. This book was fun and clever, but didn’t blow me away. #litfic #literature #fiction
December 16, 2024 at 2:58 PM
This was my short pallet-cleanser after Wolf Hall. Try as I might, I just do not love Vonnegut’s writing. Bums me out. This book was fun and clever, but didn’t blow me away. #litfic #literature #fiction
2024 ended up being my year of Mantel. Some friends probably got tired of me talking about these books, but I regret nothing. This is first step in a hugely rewarding epic that I’m still engaged in. If you’re curious- please give it a shot.
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December 15, 2024 at 3:46 PM
2024 ended up being my year of Mantel. Some friends probably got tired of me talking about these books, but I regret nothing. This is first step in a hugely rewarding epic that I’m still engaged in. If you’re curious- please give it a shot.
#litfic #literaryfiction #literature #fiction
#litfic #literaryfiction #literature #fiction
Julian Barnes has become my favorite author over the years and I began digging into some of his lesser work. Definitely not the first thing of his of recommend but a worth while minor work. #litfic #literature #fiction
December 14, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Julian Barnes has become my favorite author over the years and I began digging into some of his lesser work. Definitely not the first thing of his of recommend but a worth while minor work. #litfic #literature #fiction
Norwegian Wood is another one that lingered for awhile before I dug in. This simple little tale was delightful and had real pathos that kept it interesting. Highly recommended! #litfic #literature #fiction
December 13, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Norwegian Wood is another one that lingered for awhile before I dug in. This simple little tale was delightful and had real pathos that kept it interesting. Highly recommended! #litfic #literature #fiction
This was a nice treasure that I found in a Little Free Library. Barbara Gowdy is a Canadien author who doesn’t get much love in the states, but I can attest that she’s worth a read. The Romantic is a meditation on Obsession, Trauma, and addiction. Solid book!
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December 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM
This was a nice treasure that I found in a Little Free Library. Barbara Gowdy is a Canadien author who doesn’t get much love in the states, but I can attest that she’s worth a read. The Romantic is a meditation on Obsession, Trauma, and addiction. Solid book!
#litfic #literature #fiction
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This book was in my periphery for quite a while. I assumed it was just another WWII historical novel, but was taken by the prose and depth of the story. Highly recommend! #litfic #litfiction #literature #fiction
December 11, 2024 at 8:12 PM
This book was in my periphery for quite a while. I assumed it was just another WWII historical novel, but was taken by the prose and depth of the story. Highly recommend! #litfic #litfiction #literature #fiction
I really enjoyed “Small Things Like These” so of course checked this out. Claire Keegan is a must read and “Foster” is no exception! Great book! #litfic #literature #fiction
December 10, 2024 at 2:26 PM
I really enjoyed “Small Things Like These” so of course checked this out. Claire Keegan is a must read and “Foster” is no exception! Great book! #litfic #literature #fiction
This one was a nice surprise. Super compelling adventure with some magical realism thrown in! Good book!
#litfic #literature #ficton
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December 9, 2024 at 5:31 PM
This one was a nice surprise. Super compelling adventure with some magical realism thrown in! Good book!
#litfic #literature #ficton
#litfic #literature #ficton
Give me a paperback over a hardcover any day
December 9, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Give me a paperback over a hardcover any day
The first book I finished in 2024 was Nicole Krauss’s Great House which was exceptionally done really poignant. I felt like each section could have related more with the others, but the characters and themes were enough to keep pulling me back. Good book!
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December 8, 2024 at 6:50 PM
The first book I finished in 2024 was Nicole Krauss’s Great House which was exceptionally done really poignant. I felt like each section could have related more with the others, but the characters and themes were enough to keep pulling me back. Good book!
#litfic
#literature
#fiction
#litfic
#literature
#fiction
@shaylarz.bsky.social did you see this was posted on the other site?
December 7, 2024 at 1:28 PM
@shaylarz.bsky.social did you see this was posted on the other site?
Anyone ever have the mozzarella sticks at the Nook in STP? They’re like an egg roll wrapping filled with cheese. Omg
December 5, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Anyone ever have the mozzarella sticks at the Nook in STP? They’re like an egg roll wrapping filled with cheese. Omg
If Amelia Bedelia worked in the A’s FO
My best guess is that John Fisher asked someone in the organization to sever $67 million worth of service contracts in the next three years and they misunderstood the order.
"Severino!" - CFO Ninja Turtle Michelangelo.
"Severino!" - CFO Ninja Turtle Michelangelo.
December 5, 2024 at 10:42 PM
If Amelia Bedelia worked in the A’s FO
Why don’t people talk about Julian Barnes much? He’s my favorite author and seems like he should be more popular in the Mantel, Ishiguro crowds.
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December 2, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Why don’t people talk about Julian Barnes much? He’s my favorite author and seems like he should be more popular in the Mantel, Ishiguro crowds.
#literaryfiction
#books
#bookerprize
#literaryfiction
#books
#bookerprize